Lie Lie Lie (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film
Released in 1997, Lie Lie Lie is a drama film directed by Shun Nakahara, running about 123 minutes.
What it’s about. Hatano is living as an insomniac freelance typesetter alone in his bayside apartment. One day, Aikawa, a high school classmate he hasn’t seen in over ten years, shows up on his doorstep bearing a bag of clams. Though he claims to be the director of a fast-growing trading company, Aikawa crashes on Hatano’s couch for days on end. When the sleeping pills he was offered produce a strange side effect, Hatano is slowly dragged into Aikawa’s con-artist lifestyle. Soon afterward, they cross paths with the representative of a big-name publishing company and Aikawa’s ultimate scam begins to unfold.
Who’s in it. Lie Lie Lie stars Etsushi Toyokawa as Makoto Aikawa, Honami Suzuki as Misaki Ui, Koichi Sato as Zeiji Hatano and Hirotaro Honda as Kaito, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lie Lie Lie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lie Lie Lie tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lie Lie Lie (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lie Lie Lie change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Lie Lie Lie?
- Lie Lie Lie stars Etsushi Toyokawa, Honami Suzuki, Koichi Sato, Hirotaro Honda and Kazuyuki Aijima.
- When was Lie Lie Lie released?
- Lie Lie Lie was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.